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Hundreds of people are expected to gather outside city hall on Saturday as part of two rival demonstrations for the right to free speech and protections against racism.

Police say a "loss prevention" employee at Nations grocery store downtown Hamilton told people allegedly caught shoplifting they could pay a "fee" and avoid getting police involved.

Const. Lauren Cheeseman, 26, faces a count of criminal negligence causing bodily harm, and dangerous driving causing bodily harm. She’ll appear in Hamilton court on March 20.

Public health officials say crack laced with fentanyl, known as "takeover," has shown up in Hamilton.

Someone has until March 16 to claim a Lotto 6/49 prize worth $103,577.50.

Snow is on its way — so pull out your parka and toque because winter isn't over yet. Thursday's weather is set to be cold and windy with a high of -1 C in the forecast.

Here's a pretty great list of things to do today in Hamilton.

Three cats have died after a fire broke out in the basement of a home on the Mountain, Wednesday afternoon.

FirstOntario Place needs millions in repairs, and an upcoming report will give some options. But one councillor says this all belongs in "that drawer at the bottom of the stove."

The latest updates on the roads and rails for your morning commute in and out of Hamilton.

Three emerging youth leaders in Hamilton will be live on Facebook Friday March 3 to discuss race, youth leadership, and life in Hamilton as a young black person. Tune it Friday at the CBC Hamilton Facebook page and Tweet your questions @CBCHamilton.

'No institution can expect or continue to be great if it is walled off from the rest of the world,' said President Patrick Deane denouncing the U.S. executive order in a video and written statement released Tuesday.

Woodland Cemetery has been a well-loved birding spot since at least the 1950s, but cemetery visitors say amateur photographers are "traipsing" disrespectfully through the grounds.

Some councillors said kids playing will be unsafe and noisy, while others said it's a vital part of Canadiana. Now street hockey will soon be allowed for the first time since the 1950s.

A member of a quasi-judicial board put a Trump hat on the table last November, and a judge has stopped hearing cases after wearing one in court. Now city councillors have passed new rules to avoid another Trump hat scenario.

A Niagara region man is facing charges in an alleged drug trafficking case involving the deadly opioid fentanyl.

Police could not confirm whether the two separate incidents were linked.

One councillor says the city should look into offering up at least two pieces of its own land to house displaced Jamesville and 500 MacNab residents.

Former Buffalo Sabres player Andrew Peters won't face charges following an on-ice brawl involving the youth hockey team he coaches.

The latest updates on the roads and rails for your morning commute in and out of Hamilton.

For years, Hamilton has been a veritable desert for transgender healthcare, leaving an extremely vulnerable population that is at high risk for suicide without the support it needs. A new coalition is hoping to change that.

Soupfest was held for the 15th year at Hamilton Convention Centre Tuesday. Soup-lovers from across the city came out for an afternoon full of fresh soup, live music and chef competitions.

Starting this year, a pilot project for on-street patios and seating areas will become a permanent fixture. The patios will happen every year from May to October.

Two firefighters currently facing a $4 million lawsuit from their union are now facing fraud charges from Halton police.

Design of a John/Rebecca park is planned for 2018, but a temporary one will do in the meantime.

Two people in Hamilton may have died from fentanyl-related overdoses this weekend, but they won't show up in statistics for a year or more.

Usually, double-digit assessment increases are reserved for areas like Waterdown. But new numbers show everyone wants to live downtown.

The latest updates on the roads and rails for your morning commute in and out of Hamilton.

Here's a look at the weather you can expect in Hamilton today.

A Port Colborne family has come forward after an intruder trashed their home last week and spray-painted a racist message on the wall of their 16-year-old daughter's room.

Hamilton police are investigating the theft of two high-performance mountain bikes valued over $20,000 stolen Feb. 20.

A new project combines the tiny home trend with Hamilton's storied laneways in what organizers hope is a bold new fix for the city's affordable housing crisis.

A Canadian Forces pilot killed when his fighter jet crashed near Cold Lake, Alta., did not call for help or eject before his CF-18 went down, according to an interim report released Monday.

Environment Canada is advising Hamilton residents to expect 15-25 mm of rain Tuesday night.

Hamilton police are looking for a man who they say lit two cars on fire overnight.

The City of Hamilton has announced one down-bound lane will re-open on the Claremont access Wednesday afternoon.

Mayor Fred Eisenberger should donate his earnings to a reserve for people who can't pay their electricity bills, he says.

Lo Presti Pharmacy was robbed Friday around 5:30 p.m. by a man demanding prescription drugs.

Kenneth McReavie is believed to be driving a white 2011 Volkswagen Jetta with the licence place BVLR 788.

Red Cross came to help the home's residents find a place to stay.

Former NHL enforcer Andrew Peters has been suspended indefinitely as coach of a youth hockey team pending a Buffalo police investigation into his role in an on-ice brawl, when the Hamilton Junior Bulldogs were playing the team.

The latest updates on the roads and rails for your morning commute in and out of Hamilton.

A 32-year-old Hamilton woman is dead after being struck by a GO bus at a terminal in downtown Toronto.

Here's a look at the weather you can expect in Hamilton today.

Musician Michael St. George, former Hamilton Mayor Bob Morrow, and a host of others were honoured Saturday night at the 21st annual Rev. John Holland Awards.

Against Me! frontwoman Laura Jane Grace is living proof that testosterone isn't a necessity to stand centre stage at a punk rock show.

Hamilton paramedics rushed three people to hospital for “suspected” fentanyl overdoses this weekend.

Grab your sticks and watch for cars — a new draft bylaw is coming to city council this week that could allow for street hockey in Hamilton.

Check out new music from Public Animal, Morgan Cameron Ross and Mad Ones.

In a talk at the Art Gallery of Hamilton Annex, hosted by CBC's Kelly Bennett, 8 artists discuss their observations, inspirations, and concerns about the city and how those relate to their work.